UFCU Stadium
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Interactive Stadium Map
Tap a seating area or a pin. The home side and premium seating are in the west-side tower, and visiting fans sit on the east side. Always use the section and gate on your mobile ticket.
Not to scale. Gate and amenity pins are approximate — follow gameday signage.
Pick a seating area or pin
Quick version for first-timers:
- The west side is the home side, with suites and club seats in the tower.
- Visitors sit on the east side.
- Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff, and there’s no re-entry.
- Order from the Stadium Drop app to skip halftime lines.
Area Map
UFCU Stadium, gameday lots, shuttle stops, Boko’s Backyard and San Marcos favorites on a real map. Tap any pin or list item for directions, and use “Where am I?” on gameday.
Lot pins come from Texas State’s campus parking map. Other pins are approximate, and lot assignments can change by game. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
On the map
Gameday Timeline
Run the day like a playbook. Times are relative to kickoff and can change by game.
Parking, Shuttles & Traffic
Texas State clears these lots for football: Stadium East and West (P10), Aquarena (P9), Mill Street (P12), Sewell North (P14), Thorpe Lane (P16) and UEC Reserve (R13). Presale passes have started around $15. TXST Gameday Central ↗
Stadium lots (P10)
- Lot East: about 490 spaces toward I-35. From exit 206, stay right before the overpass, then turn left under it into the lot.
- Lot West: about 840 spaces on Aquarena Springs Dr.
- Aquarena (P9): at Charles Austin Dr., about a 5-minute walk.
A little farther
- Mill Street (P12): about 1,000 spaces off Mill St. Paid for visiting fans.
- Thorpe Lane (P16): east of the stadium near I-35.
- UEC / Strahan (P8, R13): exit 205, west on Hopkins, right on Charles Austin Dr.
- Sewell North (P14): the longest walk.
🚌 Gameday shuttle
Park in the Mathews St., Woods St., Edward Gary St. or LBJ garages and ride free to Bobcat Ballpark. Shuttles have run from the LBJ Student Center, San Jacinto and Edward Gary St., starting 3 hours before kickoff until 1 hour after the game.
🚧 I-35
Construction is ongoing. San Marcos is about 35 minutes from Austin and 45 from San Antonio on a good day, so leave extra time both ways.
🚕 Rideshare
Postgame traffic backs up around Aquarena Springs and I-35. Walk a few blocks toward campus or downtown before you request a ride.
🅿️ Tailgate parking
Boko’s Backyard tailgate parking includes the Travis Elementary lot and Bobcat Village.
Boko’s Backyard & the Cat Walk
Texas State’s new tailgate home opened in 2026.
Boko’s Backyard
On the campus recreation fields across Post Rd. from Travis Elementary, about half a mile northeast of the stadium. Food trucks, drinks, live entertainment, kids’ activities and picnic tables. Details ↗
Private tailgate spaces
Book through Texas State ticketing or Hill Country Event Rentals by the Thursday of game week. Day-before setup is available. Students tailgate at Tailgate Central, and the Alumni Association hosts its own tailgate.
The Cat Walk
The cheerleaders and Strutters lead the team through the tailgate area into the stadium. Look for Boko the mascot all day.
Food & Drink
Tap a card to see it on the stadium map.
🍽️ San Marcos around the game
Turn on the “Eat” layer on the area map for directions.
Gates, Bags & Rules
Gates open 90 minutes before kickoff. There’s no re-entry except during a weather delay, and all bags and fans are subject to search.
What you can bring
- One clear bag up to 12″ × 6″ × 12″, or a one-gallon clear bag
- A small clutch up to 4.5″ × 6.5″
- One factory-sealed water bottle
- Seat cushions without pockets
Leave it in the car
- Backpacks, purses, fanny packs and drawstring bags
- Outside food and drink, alcohol and containers
- Lawn chairs, flag poles, noisemakers and laser pointers
- Pets (service animals are fine), weapons and tobacco
Gates & help
- Gate 2: west-side general entry.
- Gate 8: visiting-team will call.
- Camera and diaper bags may be allowed after inspection.
- The whole campus is tobacco free.
Bobcat Traditions
The signs, the cheer and the songs.
Eat ’Em Up, Cats!
Hold up your right hand shaped like a bobcat paw and yell it. It’s the most recognizable Texas State spirit call.
Heart of Texas State
Use your left hand to make the shape of Texas, with the two outside fingers pointing down.
The Bobcat Marching Band
Watch for the band spelling “CATS” and “STATE” on the field, plus drone shows at halftime of select games.
Go Bobcats
The fight song, composed by Paul Yoder in 1961.
Alma Mater
Written by Jessie Sayers in the early 1900s and sung together at the end of games.
Boko
The Bobcat mascot works Boko’s Backyard, the Cat Walk and the stands all day.
2026 Home Schedule
Every 2026 Texas State home game at UFCU Stadium, in the Bobcats’ first Pac-12 season. Times are Central. Always confirm on TXST.com.
Following the Bobcats on the road?
Texas State plays at Boise State (Oct. 31) and Oregon State (Nov. 7). Find every game in the College Gameday Finder.
Where to Stay
Stay near I-35 in San Marcos for the shortest gameday drive. San Marcos also draws river, outlet and Hill Country traffic, so book early for big home games and Family Weekend.
Local Gameday Partners
San Marcos businesses that make a Bobcats gameday better — pre-game bites, post-game drinks and fan deals.
Pre-Game Eats
Featured partner spot available
Post-Game Watch Party
Featured partner spot available
Gameday Stay Deal
Featured partner spot available